Mount Huashan, located in the northeast of Xian city, is one of the Five Great Mountains of China and is known for its steep and challenging hiking trails, as well as breathtaking scenery. It is considered a sacred site in Chinese Taoism and has been a place of pilgrimage for over 2,000 years. What attracts numerous travelers to Mount Huashan is its famous Plank Road in the Sky, known as the most dangerous hiking trail in the world.
This one-day Mount Huashan tour from Xian offers a classic itinerary to explore the mountain from West Peak to East, South, and West Peak, including two cable car rides. Combined with hiking, you can capture the most stunning panoramic views of the holy mountain and experience the most thrilling moment of all – walking the Plank Road in the Sky, an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime experience.
You Can Experience “Must-see & Must-do” with This Tour
Highlight 1: Take the cable car up to West Peak to start your hiking trip, and descend Mount Hua via the West Peak cableway station, which is the most classic way to explore this sacred mountain.
Highlight 2: Experience the thrilling Plank Road in the Sky, a narrow wooden plank that is securely fastened to the cliff face. As you walk across it, gripping onto chains for support, hold your breath and complete the round trip that takes approximately 0.5-1 hour.
Highlight 3: Indulge in the awe-inspiring scenery as you hike up the challenging Canglongling, also known as the Dragon’s Back Trail. This steep and narrow path runs along the ridge of the mountain, guiding you from North Peak to Middle Peak, and offers breathtaking panoramic views along the way.
Highlight 4: Explore the historic sites and immerse yourself in legendary Kung Fu tales, such as ‘The Legendary Swordsman’, and the epic story of Chenxiang who bravely chopped the mountain to save his mother.
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